Kings and Queens
What is the role of Kings and Queens?
They ruled the land and gave land to Nobles.
Who did Lords and Nobles protect?
The King, Queen, and peasants.
What do knights protect? Be specific.
Knights protect all the peasants, townspeople, lords, and the king and queen.
True or false? Peasants had few rights and life was hard.
True. Peasants worked many hours and had little rights.
What kind of houses did townspeople live in?
Stone or brick houses with wooden roofs.
What kind of houses did they live in?
Castles.
What kind of houses did nobles live in?
Manors and castles.
What age were knights trained at?
7 years old.
Could townspeople become wealthy?
Yes, they could become wealthy through trade.
Where is a Kings place in the feudal pyramid?
The very top.
True or false? Nobles and Lords were very poor.
False.
Where is the knight's place in the Feudal pyramid?
Third or fourth in the pyramid.
What were the three jobs of townspeople?
The jobs were blacksmiths, bakers, weavers, etc.
What did the King get in exchange for land?
The king got loyalty and soldiers in exchange for land.
What was the lifestyle of nobles?
They held feasts, controlled land and aided kings in military services.
What was the name of the land that Nobles granted the knights?
The land that was granted to knights were called fiefs.
What was the difference between the peasants and the serfs?
Serfs couldn't leave land peasants were free.
What did merchants sell?
Merchants sold clothes, household goods, cleaning products, whetstones, and food.
What was the kings lifestyle
He held meetings, gave orders, lived in luxury, and planned wars.
What kinds of clothes did nobles wear?
They wore tunics, cloaks, brightly colored silks and velvet.
What were the 12 Codes of Chivalry?
Courage
Loyalty
Honor
Humility
Bravery
Courtesy
Moral integrity
Generosity
Service to others
Protecting the weak and defenseless
Service to others
Protecting the weak and defenseless